Think Outside The Herd

TOTH E13 - Dry Cow Dilemma

In this episode of the Think Outside The Herd podcast we explore the dry period. Analysis of Tracker data is highlighting three key areas that could improve productivity and profitability. Tune in to find out what these are...

TOTH E12 - Ruminating On Tech

Today’s challenge, is to : consider the use of eating and rumination monitoringtechnologies. In this episode we will review the data that these systems provide and weigh up the pro’s and con’s. We will also talk about what intakes and good rumination should look like. Referenced Melbourne Paper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWOkP2GpYGM&t=381s

TOTH E11 - Put Fat In The Vat

Today’s challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to : Review your current milk fat production and determine the value of increasing your milk fat contract. For very many farms milk fat levels are not optomised against their milk contract. In this episode we discuss the value of milk fat and the factors that affect it's production. Dairy Club Milk Price Calc: https://dairyclub.tech/milk-price-calculator/

TOTH E10 - Is Volatility Back?

Today’s challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to :Review plans for the next 6 to 12 months given that volatility is on the horizon. Milk prices are under downward pressure, production is causing dairies to consider A & B pricing mechanisms, customers are finding beef too pricey. All of these and more are signalling more volatility in the market. Listen in to find out more.

TOTH E9 - Is AI at the centre of your dAIry?

Today’s challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to ask: Is AI at the centre of your dAIry? Given the complexity of dairy farming AI offers some significant benefits. In this episode we explore the use of AI and give some practical tips on adopting it's use. https://chatgpt.com/